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California State University Fresno
Fresno, CA
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California State University Fresno is a public, comprehensive university. It was founded as a Normal School in 1911, joined the state university system in 1961 and was granted university status in 1972. Its 1,410-acre campus, including the university farm, is located a few miles from downtown Fresno.
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| Web Site | www.csufresno.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Public |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 19,132 |
| Women | 10,886 (56.9%) |
| Men | 8,246 (43.1%) |
| Graduate Students | 2,849 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Minimally difficult |
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| Overall Admission Rate | 58% of 16,242 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | November 30 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | Not reported |
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| SAT Math | 410-530 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 400-510 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 400-540 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 16-22 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $21,290 Out-of-state: $32,450 |
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Tuition and Fees | In-state: $6,762 Out-of-state: $17,922 |
Room and Board | $10,192 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 72% |
| Average Freshman Award | $13,170 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $13,921 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
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| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 624 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 4% of classes 10-19 students: 13% of classes 20-29 students: 28% of classes 30-39 students: 20% of classes 40-49 students: 20% of classes 50-59 students: 11% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Fresno Population | 427,652 |
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| Nearest Metropolitan Area | |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are not guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 22% of freshmen, 5% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | Bulldogs |
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STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 15.6% Asian 4.9% Black/African-American 38.6% Hispanic/Latino 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 30.0% White 7.4% Unknown |
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| International Students | 2.6% |
| First-Year Students Returning | 86.2% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | Not reported |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
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| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.30 | 3.57 | 544 | 502 | 498 | 22 |
| Low | 2.44 | 2.80 | 390 | 390 | 360 | 17 |
| High | 3.95 | 4.11 | 660 | 580 | 630 | 29 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• Cal State Fresno's loyal and noisy fans are commonly referred to as "The Red Wave."
• Located in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley, Cal State Fresno has its own 1,011-acre farm, vineyards and a winery that produces award-winning wines.
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